First Haircut!

He was such a good boy---didn't cry, didn't needed to be bribed with candy...



Ladies--watch out! Fresh new haircut and my new glasses!

LOVE

verb: to hold dear : cherish

Happy Valentine's Day! I am not a huge fan of the holiday but find it hard not to take the time to think about those I love--those I hold dear and cherish!

Cullen--you are my rock and soul mate, our love remains strong as we have been through the valleys and are experiencing the peaks right now!

Bentley--my son, my love, you will never understand how much I love you and cherish you.

My Family (to include the in-laws)--you are amazing, supportive, crazy and I love you. Love being related to you, even if we do put the fun in dysfunctional :)

My Friends--the numbers few but the love mighty and I am honored to call you my friends. You have helped me in good times, sad times and bad times. I cherish you and what you mean to me, I only hope that I'm as good a friend to you, as you are to me!

Bentley's Birthfamily--I cherish our open adoption and want to thank you for being a part of his and our life!

I feel blessed to have such wonderful people in my life. I am not worthy of such love~but I do cherish it and love you all!

One year ago......

One year ago today we were loading up a mini-van and driving 3+ hours to pick you up. To meet you for the first time. To hold you, love you and welcome you into our family.

One year ago things weren't finalized, we were going with the faith in God and the trust in his plan. One year ago we were handed over the most precious gift we have ever received. We got to spend more time with Bentley's birthmom, her parents and the family that took care of Bentley when he was discharged from the hospital. It was a day I will never forget but a day I wish I could remember more details about!!! Your long, skinny body bundled in a blanket, dark hair, dark beautiful eyes (just like your b-mom) and the cutest mouth.

Bentley, you have changed our lives, you have made us laugh, smile, act silly, sing loud and dance much! We are proud to be your parents and we love you more than you will ever know!